Postdoctoral Associate - Tumor Immunology
Baylor College of MedicineJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Baylor College of Medicine seeks a PhD postdoctoral fellow for a VA merit grant project on ATRX in immunotherapy response, using murine and human cell lines and a lung cancer model. The work aims to reveal epigenetic mechanisms of resistance and to develop new therapeutic strategies, with opportunities to contribute to CAR T cell therapy for lung cancer and other preclinical studies advancing to early clinical trials. The role involves designing and executing in vitro and in vivo translational experiments, managing cell cultures and mouse colonies, data analysis, protocol development, manuscript and grant writing, and regulatory compliance. Strong immunology background, flow cytometry, and excellent communication skills are preferred; tailor your materials to emphasize translational impact and collaboration. NIH-like stipend guidelines apply; onsite in Houston, TX.
Summary
Dr. Shin is seeking a PhD post-doctoral fellow for the project, which is VA merit grant funded, entitled “Role of ATRX, a chromatin remodeler, in immunotherapy response.” This project aims to study the role of ATRX which is SWI/SNF-like ATP dependent chromatin remodeler, has various role in human cancer development and well-studied in the field of glioma. The current project is interrogating the role of ATRX in immunotherapy response using murine and cell line models that includes genetically engineered lung cancer model. Cell line model demonstrated accelerated tumor growth upon immunotherapy when cancer cell lost ATRX expression. Therefore, the study has potential to contribute to new biological insight on epigenetic mechanisms of resistance and develop new therapeutic strategy. Postdoctoral Associate will have opportunity to work on other projects that includes CAR T cell therapy for lung cancer and other upcoming preclinical studies assessing combination immunotherapies which may lead into early clinical trials for patients with lung cancer, head & neck cancer and melanoma.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Designs, plans, and executes advanced translational cancer research experiments.
- Performs in vitro studies using human cancer cell lines (lung cancer, melanoma, and head & neck cancer) to evaluate gene function, molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic agents.
- Conducts in vivo studies using syngeneic and genetically engineered mouse models to validate therapeutic targets and treatment strategies.
- Maintains and manage cancer cell cultures and oversee mouse colony management in collaboration with animal facility staff.
- Analyzes and interprets experimental data using appropriate statistical and bioinformatic approaches.
- Develops and optimizes new experimental protocols and research methodologies.
- Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international scientific meetings.
- Contributes to grant writing and preparation of research reports.
- Assists in maintaining laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in laboratory research, particularly for immunological experiments using flowcytometry, animal work, and cellular/molecular biology are desired.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and is highly organized.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Nature; PD; SN